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Weather and Climate Quiz

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Conditions in the city of Seattle, Washington, are influenced heavily by wind currents from the Puget Sound and the nearby Cascade Range, causing mild temperatures and consistent precipitation year-round with little seasonal variation. This is a description of Seattle’s ________.

a)

Weather

b)

Climate

c)

Altitude

d)

Latitude

2.

On December 31, 2020 the high temperature in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, was 107°F. This is a description of Phoenix's ________.

a)

Weather

b)

Climate

c)

Altitude

d)

Latitude

3.

Which of the following is an example of a microclimate?

a)

Coastal areas of GA having cooler climates compared to central GA

b)

New York City has a humidity level of 50% on March 1st, 2024

c)

Sydney Australia is known for having areas of dry conditions throughout the year

d)

There will be a 60% chance of rain in Kennesaw, GA next Tuesday

4.

What type of biome is being represented by the climograph?

a)

Rainforest

b)

Desert

c)

Grassland

d)

Savanna

5.

In which of the following climate zones is this climograph most likely found?

a)

Tropical Zone

b)

Temperate Zone

c)

Polar Zone

6.

There a 3 climate zones with different degree measurements that dictate how cold or warm a location may be. What factor determines the zone for a climate?

a)

Altitude

b)

Latitude

c)

Wind Currents

d)

Topography

7.

Which climate zone is located at the equator?

a)

Tropical Zone

b)

Temperate Zone

c)

Polar Zone

d)

All of the above

8.

Which of the following is a difference between the temperate zone and the polar zone?

a)

The temperate zone is located at the Equator

b)

The polar zone experiences weather that is generally hot and wet

c)

The temperate zone includes most of the planet’s rainforests

d)

The polar zone experiences sunlight at a low angle, rather than more directly

9.

What is the definition of Climate?

a)

How far from the Equator a point is on Earth's surface

b)

Inherited trait that is selected for over time because it allows organisms to better survive in their environment.

c)

Climate of a specific location within a larger area

d)

Average long-term weather pattern of a region

10.

New York City, New York, is located approximately 33 feet above sea level, while Denver, Colorado, is located approximately 6.235 feet above sea level. This difference describes the ________ of these cities.

a)

Latitude

b)

Climate Zone

c)

Topography

d)

Altitude

11.

Elephants have inherited traits that cause them to be able to do things most animals cannot do such recall where water resources are from long distances. These traits are examples of ________.

a)

Developments

b)

Mutations

c)

Adaptations

d)

Succession

12.

Imagine walking through a forest where you notice all the trees around you are bare, having shed their leaves for the winter. Which type of biome are you most likely in?

a)

Deciduous Forest

b)

Rainforest

c)

Tundra

d)

Savanna

13.

What is one difference between the savanna biome and the grassland biome?

a)

Savanna is always located near large bodies of water, while grasslands are located only near rivers and streams.

b)

Savanna has warm temperatures year-round, but grasslands experience a wide range of temperatures including sometimes bitterly cold conditions.

c)

Savanna is always found in the Temperate Zone, while grasslands are always found in the Polar Zone.

d)

Savanna includes trees that lose their leaves in winter, while grasslands have an abundance of tall evergreen trees.

14.

What does Latitude measure?

a)

How far from the Equator a point is on Earth's surface

b)

Inherited trait that is selected for over time because it allows organisms to better survive in their environment.

c)

Climate of a specific location within a larger area

d)

The day-to-day conditions for a single location

15.

Permafrost is ground that remains frozen for at least two consecutive years. Which of the following biomes is most likely to contain permafrost?

a)

Chapparal

b)

Savanna

c)

Taiga

d)

Tundra

16.

The southern region of Western Australia is characterized by mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. Its plants are mostly small shrubs that can tolerate dry conditions for long periods of time and have leaves that are always green. This same type of ecosystem can also be found in many parts of South Africa and Chile. The name of this biome is ________.

a)

Chapparal

b)

Savanna

c)

Taiga

d)

Tundra

17.

What does Weather refer to?

a)

How far from the Equator a point is on Earth's surface

b)

Inherited trait that is selected for over time because it allows organisms to better survive in their environment.

c)

Climate of a specific location within a larger area

d)

The day-to-day conditions for a single location

18.

What is a Microclimate?

a)

How far from the Equator a point is on Earth's surface

b)

Inherited trait that is selected for over time because it allows organisms to better survive in their environment.

c)

Climate of a specific location within a larger area

d)

The day-to-day conditions for a single location

19.

What is an Adaptation?

a)

How far from the Equator a point is on Earth's surface

b)

Inherited trait that is selected for over time because it allows organisms to better survive in their environment.

c)

Climate of a specific location within a larger area

d)

The day-to-day conditions for a single location